Leadership Institute

February 5, 2021
2020 Innovators Awards Inductee Profile: Tonn and Blank Construction
Tonn and Blank Construction's company-wide creativity, innovation and resourcefulness allowed Franciscan Health to respond to COVID-19.
February 5, 2021
2020 Innovators Awards Inductee Profile: Centier Bank
A mobile-first savings account with a game-like approach, Centier Bank's Billinero offers players the opportunity to win cash with zero risk.
February 5, 2021
2020 Innovators Awards Inductee Profile: Top Flight Hockey
Top Flight Hockey was a 2020 team inductee into the Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest. Team members include co-founders Danny Mikrut and Quinton Oster.
January 11, 2021
Innovator’s Corner: Dr. Jane Goodall on Making a Difference
The Society of Innovators spoke with Dr. Jane Goodall during Web Summit 2020.
January 7, 2021
Turbulent Times Provide Opportunities for Change and Innovation
Chancellor Thomas Keon authors a guest column for the Northwest Indiana Times on moving through uncertain times with an eye towards change and innovation.
October 9, 2020
Sheila Matias Discusses LNI on Lakeshore Public Media
Sheila Matias, the executive director of the Leadership Institute at Purdue University Northwest, joined Leadership Northwest Indiana to talk about the program that has given members of the community a way to become more insightful, stronger leaders
September 10, 2020
Purdue Northwest Donors Support Students During Day of Giving
Purdue University Northwest received more than $606,137 in contributions from more than 360 generous supporters during the 2020 Purdue Northwest Day of Giving on Wednesday (Sept. 9).
August 27, 2020
Virtual Format Improves Access to Leadership Northwest Indiana Program
The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest announced that it will provide increased access to its hallmark Leadership Northwest Indiana program by delivering the LNI program virtually.
May 13, 2020
NWI Forward: COVID-19 Questions with Sheila Matias
Sheila Matias is Executive Director of the Society of Innovators and Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest. In addition, she serves as President of the La Porte County Commission.
May 13, 2020
NWI Forward: COVID-19 Questions with Richard Shields
Rich Shields is Director of Marketing and Business Development for Chester Inc., northern Indiana’s exclusive Architectural & Construction, Information Technologies and Agricultural Systems firm.